How To Fix KY194 - Characteristic value & does not exist (char. value +/- n)

KY194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Characteristic value & does not exist (char. value +/- n)

What causes this issue?

You can use a variable in the form 'Characteristic value +/- n'. The
result of the calculation must correspond to a valid characteristic
value. If you enter &V1&, the result of the calculation is &V4&. This
characteristic value does not exist.

System Response

You cannot make a selection for the element (column, row or cell) for
which the current characteristic value was chosen.

How to fix this error?

Check element &V3& in the form.
<DS:TRAN.KDNN>Form</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY194 - Characteristic value & does not exist (char. value +/- n) ?

  The SAP error message KY194, which states "Characteristic value & does not exist (char. value +/- n)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their values in the context of material master data, classification, or variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The error indicates that the system is trying to access a characteristic value that has not been defined in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The characteristic value was deleted or never created.
  There is a typo in the characteristic value being referenced.
  The characteristic is not assigned to the class or object being processed.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If you are working with variant configuration, the error may arise from incorrect settings in the configuration profile or class.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between characteristics and their values.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) or CL02 (for classes)